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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1900
Page
8
Easter ceremonies planned across Boston’s churches feature Solemn Masses, vespers, and pontifical services. The Church of the Immaculate Conception, St. James, the Church of the Ascension, and others host orchestras, choirs, and soloists with detailed processions and hymns.
New York reports cite Clark’s New York manager A. J. Rothemel stating excursionists were mostly satisfied with the trip. The New England diverted to Liverpool to avoid quarantine after an Naples outbreak, with baggage fumigated and rerouted. Anna Scouten of Winona died in Rome from the epidemic. Mrs. A. S. Lowell of Worcester died of pneumonia. U.S. consul attended both funerals.
After a conference with the attorney general Governor Dyer decides to continue the hearing on whether requisition papers shall be issued for George W Hull wanted for alleged perjury. Hull is in custody in New York and the matter is adjourned until Monday at 3 o clock.
A charity meeting for the British South African Patriotic Fund will be held in Berkeley Temple on Thursday evening in aid of the fund. Attending in uniform will be the British Naval and Military Vet Association. Speakers include Professor Sumichrast Harvard College Rev A E George St Mathews Church South Boston and James J Stark. Talent lineup features Miss EMe L Palmer Mr F Shamin James Rapson and Miss May Victoria Walker with A Gore Mitchell at the organ.
Solemn High Mass at 10 30 a m with a mixed choir of 40 voices and eight pieces from the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Miss Maury Teresa Dwyer of Cambridge directs the entire musical program with organist duties. St Pauls Church Dorchester on Woodward Park Street hosts services at 11 am with processional overture and choruses, featuring solos by Mr Fred Richardson and Mr Joseph Quinn.
Boston churches observed Good Friday with solemn rites. Catholic rites at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross featured Archbishop Williams as celebrant and a public cross offering. Trinity Church staged morning litany and 11 o'clock Episcopal services led by Rev I Winchester Donald with sermon on sin and forgiveness.
Melbourne MacDowell collapsed during the third act in Fedora at Sioux City Iowa prompting a curtain down and refund of tickets. The company with Blanche Walsh had appeared Thursday in Cleopatra. MacDowell paused and refused to continue saying Ladies and gentlemen. Management cited he was physically unable to proceed and offered no further comment.
The Queen made a morning drive in the viceregal lodge grounds then attended service at the Royal Chapel where the Irish primate preached and spoke of the Irish soldiers and the Queen. In the afternoon she toured the countryside by car.
A continued hearing on charges against Ketterer’s Hotel on Canal Street near Causeway Street and the North station opened at 11 am yesterday. Captain Brown, former head of the liquor squad, testified no complaints had reached him, while defence witness George H. Elson spoke of the proprietor’s fifteen year patronage and orderly conduct. John F. Ketterer described the premises to the commissioners, followed by Mrs. Witterer and her son explaining duties. The board took the case under advisement.
George H. Scripps, noted journalist and member of the Scripps family, died at Miranda California at the ranch of his brother E. W. Scripps. Cause of death was pernicious anemia after several months illness.
A five-member Boston political group called the board of strategy plans a Paris visit during the Exposition to shape the forthcoming municipal campaign. The ex-members include John H. Drohan John A Kelcher John F Fitzgerald James Donovan and Joseph J Corbett. They aim to save salaries for the trip with a later sailing date and may stay long enough to influence Boston politics from Paris.
The Woman's Charity Club held a Vendome meeting electing officers including President Mrs. Micah Dyer and Vice Presidents Mrs. Dora Bascom Smith and Mrs. Franklin T. Rose. Recording secretary is Mrs. I. H. Paige and corresponding secretary Mrs. R. D. Cushing. Treasurer Mrs. J. Sewall Reed. assistant treasurer Mrs. L. C. Clapp. Auditors listed as Mrs. Martha E. Follett and Mrs. I. B. Stimpson. Board members include Mrs. Lyman W. Clark Mrs. Simeon Atwood Mrs. E. M. Buntin Mrs. C. H. Bond Mrs. A. M. Higgins and Mrs. BE. M. Newbegin.
An old advertising snippet touts Doan's Ointment as a painless skin remedy available at drug stores for about 50 cents. It claims quick soothing effect and safety for vulnerable skin.
The Congregational Church presents a 10:30 a.m. Easter service led by Rev. Charles L. Morgan with organ violin and choir. Program includes Easter Bells Christ the Lord Is Risen Again The Heavens Are Telling Hallelujah Chorus and Coronation benediction with solo and violin obligato performances by Follett and Woodman under director Keyes.
Washington April 13 Surgeon General Sternberg and Dr Anita McGee oppose Senator Hawleys proposal to employ women nurses in military hospitals. Sternberg says the bill favors a fashionable group and would limiting service to hospitals of fifty beds. He notes the current nurses are disciplined and diligent while the proposed measure targets a society cohort. He reports the Manila nurses were discharged for insubordination amid funding objections.
The Sunday Post promises a feature on three former Boston society figures now in prison and hoping to regain freedom. It will also include a retired officer’s critique of policing, rising city property values, Dawson City frontier tales, and a story of a woman who waited for a husband until she died in the snow.
Admiral Dewey and William J. Bryan will meet in Chicago on May 1 at the Lakeside Club celebration. Bryan confirmed plans by telegram, canceling other engagements to attend. Both men acknowledge the anticipated meeting during the event part of the general programme.
The Easter issue of the Sunday Post promises a vivid spread on a 60,000 dollar fundraising campaign for Wellesley College. It highlights the adventures of student ambassadors, a new style of college life, and features the Women of Boston in the choir lofts with romance and humor.
Mrs Louise M Brown aged 82 dies at her Jamaica Long Island home. A Massachusetts figureforty years ago she was active in literary and political circles. Daniel Webster was an intimate family friend. She was married to William H Brown who is in his 90s. The couple formerly lived near Boston where he ran a business.
Buffalo N Y April 13 Mr Richard Mansfield has been obliged to cancel all dates prior to the 23d after an attack of laryngitis and left Buffalo tonight for New York to seek medical treatment. It is thought the interval will restore his health enough to resume engagements. Repeated climate changes are said to have brought back his throat troubles.
Deputies armed with night sticks and revolvers confront striking Italian workers at the Cornell dam and quarries in Croton on Hudson New York. Sheriff Molloy plans a large force and may seek militia if negotiations fail, warning of a possible clash tomorrow.
Miss Nellie Lewis sued President Sam Strong and Cripple Creek mining firms for breach of promise. A Colorado Springs jury awarded 350 000 in damages after an eighteen hour deliberation. The case involved a seven year marriage contract claim and referenced other related suits against Miss Vance.
The Inter Mountain reports on April 13 that Senator Clerk will not resign. Montana supporters and legal advisers push to contest the matter to a finish as pressure mounts from his home state.
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